Designer Sunglasses: A symbolism of affluence or merely an eye-protection gear?

For the urban crowd, sporting the latest Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Dior or Dolce & Gabbana designer pair of sunglasses is no big deal. After all, in this 21st century, style does matter. However, fashionable accessories like designer sunglasses have always been known to be a symbolic representation of particular man's or woman's affluence. Surprisingly, the tendency of opting for stylish eye gears has even surpassed the comfort factor. Yes, modern-day buyers are willing to compromise on the comfort factor to look stylish and impressive. Interestingly, the chief credit of the propagation of this school of thought goes to people who hail from the rich and affluent sections of the society. This, in turn, is instigating manufacturers to focus more on this sort of clientele. The idea is further substantiated by the thought of carving a niche of their own in the market. However, amid this all, the basic importance of sunglasses is lost i.e. of providing protection to eyes.

Often people can be seen pressing shopkeepers for showing them high-quality stuff but does this principle of shopping really work in real-life? I don't think so! Ultimately, it all boils down to one thing - how much money you have in your wallet at that point of time? We all know that not everyone in the world can afford to buy a Gucci Sunglasses, Giorgio Armani and Ray Ban Sunglasses. But people who have ample cash in their wallets or a fat bank balance to support their transactions can definitely afford a smile after these expensive buys.
In fact, it is these purchases that categorically demarcate different sections in the society, broadly on the basis of incomes. If one spots a guy or a gal wearing the latest Dolce & Gabbana Sunglasses, he or she will either automatically be tagged as rich and classy besides having a fine taste in fashion accessories.

The whole idea is that one should be able to recognise the pros of a product and not just concentrate on the brand name alone.